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Town Will Provide Input to PSB on 2.2 MW Solar Farm
By Edd Merritt,
December 23, 2011…..
Charlotte’s Selectboard and Planning Commission met in joint public session Tuesday night, December 20, to hear further comment from townspeople and decide how to progress with the pre-application from Charlotte S
- Submitted: Friday, December 23rd [more ...] |
Sidewalk Committee Recommends $85,000 First Phase
by Nancy Wood, December 15, 2011,
page 1.....After several months of public meetings and analysis of the need for sidewalks in the West Villiage, the Sidewalk Committee presented its final report to the Selectboard Monday night, December 12.
- Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...] |
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Selectboard Approves a New Site for the Solar Installation
by Nancy Wood,
October 6, 2011.....
The Selectboard held a special meeting tonight to approve an amendment to the application for a Certificate of Public Good (COPG) for the installation of 14 net-metered solar trackers at Thompson's Point.
- Submitted: Thursday, October 6th [more ...] |
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Selectboard Peppered With Questions About Solar Site
by Nancy Wood,
October 6, 2011, page 4.....
On Monday evening, summer residents of Thompson’s Point turned out in force for the visit on Flat Rock Road at the site of the proposed solar installation and at the Selectboard meeting that followed.
- Submitted: Thursday, October 6th [more ...] |
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Selectboard Takes First Step Toward Solar
by Nancy Wood,
September 22, 2011, page 1.....
The room was full at the Town Hall on September 12 when the Selectboard took up the issue of solar power for town buildings.
- Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...] |
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Selectboard Will Consider Solar Proposal Monday
by Nancy Wood,
September 8, 2011, page 1.....
At the September 12 meeting, the Selectboard will consider a proposal from AllEarth Services, LLC, (AES) for the installation of 14 net-metered solar trackers on an open field near the septic mounds at Tho
- Submitted: Thursday, September 8th [more ...] |
Property Tax Bills Arrive
by Nancy Wood,
August 11, 2011, page 5.....
When they opened their bills this week, Charlotte property taxpayers found little change from last year in the amount of taxes due on November 15.
- Submitted: Thursday, August 11th [more ...] |
Should Charlotte be Solar Powered?
by Nancy Wood,
August 11, 2011, page 5.....
The Selectboard pondered the question of solar power for town buildings at the Monday, August 8, meeting. Anne Bijur and Caleb Elder, representing AllEarth Renewables, gave an informal presentation on the co
- Submitted: Thursday, August 11th [more ...] |
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Residents Question Need for Sidewalks
by Nancy Wood,
June 16, 2011, page 1.....
During the public comment period at the June 13 Selectboard meeting, Spin Richardson complained about taking action at a special rather than a regular meeting to approve application for a sidewalk grant from
- Submitted: Friday, June 17th [more ...] |
Sidewalks in the West Village?
by Nancy Wood,
June 2, 2011, page 1.....
Money is available from the Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO) to pay for sidewalk engineering, design and construction.
- Submitted: Thursday, June 2nd [more ...] |
Flea Market Will Reopen This Summer
by Nancy Wood,
June 2, 2011, page 1.....
After lengthy debate at its May 23 meeting, the Selectboard approved a one-year lease between the town and Mary Conlin of Brandon for the 4-acre “Flea Market” site on Route 7.
- Submitted: Thursday, June 2nd [more ...] |
Charlotte Flea Market Will Reopen This Summer
by Nancy Wood,
May 25, 2011.....
After lengthy debate Monday evening, the Selectboard approved a one-year lease between the Town and Mary Conlin for the 4-acre "Flea Market" site on Route 7.
- Submitted: Wednesday, May 25th [more ...] |
Note change:
The West Village Wastewater Committee recommendations will not be on Monday's Selectboard agenda: the report has been delayed until the June 13 meeting.
- Submitted: Friday, May 20th [more ...] |
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The Charlotte Flea Market – What Next?
May 5, 2011, page 17.....
Do you have a vision for how this town owned property could be used to enhance the town? Share your ideas at a public meeting May 12, 7 p.m. at the Town Hall.
- Submitted: Friday, May 6th [more ...] |
Agricultural Lands at Thompson’s Point Spark Debate
by Nancy Wood,
April 21, 2011, page 4.....
On April 12 the Town issued a request for proposals (RFP) for agricultural leases on town-owned parcels including 20 acres of the former Burns parcel on Greenbush Road and approximately 54 acres on Thompson’s
- Submitted: Thursday, April 21st [more ...] |
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Thompson’s Point: How Public is Public?
by Nancy Wood,
March 24, 2011, page 1.....
Whiskey Bay, located on the north shore of Thompson’s Point, has long been a popular year-round access to Lake Champlain for Charlotters and others in the know from around the region.
- Submitted: Wednesday, March 23rd [more ...] |
Does the Flea Market Have a Future?
March 24, 2011, page 4.....
The Selectboard did not renew the lease with the prior tenants nor seek a new tenant, for the Charlotte Flea Market this year.
- Submitted: Wednesday, March 23rd [more ...] |
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Selectboard Warns Special Meeting Monday Jan 31, 5:30 pm
Sunday, January 30, 2011.....
Selectboard Chair Charles Russell has warned a special meeting to amend the warning for Town Meeting to add an article for an expenditure of $405,000 for the purchase of a heavy rescue truck.
- Submitted: Sunday, January 30th [more ...] |
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Selectboard Meeting Starts at 6:30 pm Monday
January 22, 2011.....
The Selectboard has a lengthy agenda Monday night, January 24, and will start the meeting early, at 6:30 p.m. This will be the last opportunity for public input in the Budget for fiscal year 2012,
- Submitted: Saturday, January 22nd [more ...] |
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Jenny Cole Will Leave Selectboard
by Nancy Wood,
December 16, 2010, page 1.....
After nine years of service, Jenny Cole has decided not to run for re-election in 2011.
- Submitted: Thursday, December 16th [more ...] |
Selectboard May Settle on One Cent for Conservation
by Nancy Wood,
December 16, 2010, page 4.....
The room was filled at the December 13 Selectboard meeting, mostly with people interested in hearing the discussion about Town Treasurer Mary Mead’s memo about the Conservation Fund.
- Submitted: Thursday, December 16th [more ...] |
Update on Break-ins
by Nancy Wood,
December 16, 2010, page 4.....
Selectboard member John Owen has arranged meetings for residents with representatives of the Shelburne and Vermont State police to discuss the recent crime spree.
- Submitted: Thursday, December 16th [more ...] |
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Selectboard Approves $125,000 for Bean Farm
Contingency Reflects Concerns Raised by
Town Treasurer Mary Mead,
by Nancy Wood,
With complete text of October 25 Memo from Treasurer Mary Mead.
November 18, 2010, pages 1,4 & 5.....
At the November 8 meeting, the Selectboard approved the disburse
- Submitted: Thursday, November 18th [more ...] |
Ag Lease Awarded to Clark Hinsdale
by Ellie Russell,
November 4, 2010, page 1.....
At its October 25 meeting, the Selectboard voted unanimously to award Clark Hinsdale III the agricultural leases for the Charlotte Park and Wildlife Refuge
- Submitted: Thursday, November 4th [more ...] |
Bean Farm Moves Rapidly Toward Conservation
by Edd Merritt,
October 21, 2010, page 1.....
The Bean Farm comprises 236 acres on both sides of the Charlotte/Hinesburg Road approximately one mile west of Baptist Corners.
- Submitted: Wednesday, October 20th [more ...] |
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RFP Released for Ag Lease
September 23, 2010, page 1.....
The Selectboard has sent out a request for proposals (RFP) for the agricultural lease of town-owned property at the Charlotte Park and Wildlife Refuge.
- Submitted: Thursday, September 23rd [more ...] |
West Charlotte Village Wastewater Planning Committee Begins Work
by Vince Crockenberg, Committee Member,
September 23, 2010, page 4.....
During the 2009 Town Meeting, voters asked the Selectboard to “explore the construction of a public or community facility or facilities for the purpose of providing wastewater dis
- Submitted: Thursday, September 23rd [more ...] |
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Town Hall Needs Extensive Repairs
by Ellie Russell, July 15, 2010, pg 1....At the July 12 Selectboard meeting, Dick St. George reported finding during his inspection of the Town Hall severe rotting
- Submitted: Thursday, July 15th [more ...] |
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Park Agriculture Changes Considered
by Nancy Wood,
June 3, 2010, page 1.....
The Charlotte Park and Wildlife Refuge Oversight Committee (the “Park” Committee) is rewriting the management plan for the park, including the section on agricultural uses.
- Submitted: Tuesday, June 1st [more ...] |
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TownBites
by Ellie Russell,
June 3, 2010, page 4.....
In addition to the appointment of John Owen and discussion of the Charlotte Park and Wildlife management plan (See page 1), a wide range of town business was covered during the four-hour meeting of the Selec
- Submitted: Tuesday, June 1st [more ...] |
John Owen Joins Selectboard
by Nancy Wood,
May 26, 2010.....
The Selectboard has appointed John Owen to fill Frank Thornton’s seat until the next regular election at Town Meeting in March 2011.
- Submitted: Wednesday, May 26th [more ...] |
Selectboard, Planning & Zoning News
by Edd Merritt, Dorrice Hammer and Nancy Wood
May 20, 2010, pages 4-5.....
Green Mountain Habitat Event June 18, Zoning OK's Inn at the Old Lantern, Flood Hazard Amendments Public Hearing June 3, Candidates Considered for Selectboard, Lewis Creek/Quinla
- Submitted: Wednesday, May 19th [more ...] |
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Selectboard Deals with Dogs and More
by Nancy Wood, April 22, 2010, page 5.....
At the April 12 meeting, the Selectboard heard more from neighbors about the request by Ken and Julie Cartularo to allow their two dogs to be unleashed in their yard when they are outside with them.
- Submitted: Tuesday, April 20th [more ...] |
Selectboard Rethinks LeBoeuf and Begins Budget Revision Process
March 11, 2010, page 4.....
At its March 8 meeting, the Selectboard re-elected Charles Russell as chair. Discussion about revisions to the budget and what to do next about the LeBoeuf property came late in the evening after a full agenda of other issue
- Submitted: Thursday, March 11th [more ...] |
Flood Hazard Map Tabled
February 25, 2010, page 7.....
by Nancy Wood
The Selectboard, after lengthy discussions in December and January, tabled the Flood Hazard Map question at its January 11 meeting.
- Submitted: Tuesday, February 23rd [more ...] |
Flea Market Lease Signed for 2010
February 25, 2010.....
by Nancy Wood
Daniel Jones and Roy T. Jones of Milton have signed a lease with the Town for the five-acre Flea Market property. The Flea Market is located on Route 7, on the town-owned Burns property.
- Submitted: Tuesday, February 23rd [more ...] |
No Action Taken by Selectboard on the Use of Conservation Funds
February 16, 2010, update.....
The discussion ended amicably with members of the Selectboard indicating that the 2 cents for the Conservation Fund was secure for this year, and that any future application for funds to conserve a portion of the property w
- Submitted: Tuesday, February 16th [more ...] |
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Selectboard Adopts $2,504,141 General Fund Budget
by Nancy Wood
1/28/2010, page 5.....
A final appeal for improved maintenance of the Charlotte Park and Wildlife Refuge convinced the Selectboard to increase its proposed town budget for 2010-2011 to just over $2.5 million, a 2.9% increase over the cur
- Submitted: Tuesday, January 26th [more ...] |
Selectboard Close to Monument Decision
The April 27 Selectboard meeting agenda was lengthy, but several pending items were resolved and progress was made on those that couldn’t yet be completed.
- Submitted: Saturday, May 9th [more ...] |
Monumental Decisions Dominate Selectboard Meeting
On behalf of the town’s Monument Committee, landscape architect Jim Donovan presented a plan at the November 24 Selectboard meeting to create a more prominent home for the town’s embattled World War II monument.
- Submitted: Wednesday, December 3rd [more ...] |
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Selectboard Updates
The Selectboard ... agreed to sign a letter committing the town to disbursing two checks totaling $290,000
- Submitted: Wednesday, April 30th [more ...] |
Selectboard Tries New Agenda Format
The April 14 meeting opened with an attempt to obtain approval for a consent agenda, which bundled nine items into one agenda item to be discussed and passed in one motion.
- Submitted: Wednesday, April 16th [more ...] |
Selectboard Meeting
Selectboard Round-Up: Flore and Stone Take on New Responsibilities "The Selectboard began its March 24 meeting talking about roads."
- Submitted: Friday, April 4th [more ...] |
Selectboard
Selectboard Heats Up Over Half-Marathon Question
- Submitted: Wednesday, March 19th [more ...] |
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Selectboard Meeting February 13, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting February 27, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting March 12, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting March 26, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting April 9, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting April 23, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting May 14, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting May 28, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting June 11, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting June 25, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting July 9, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting July 23, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting August 13, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting August 27, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting September 10, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting September 24, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting October 8, 2012 7:00 pm
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Selectboard Meeting October 22, 2012 7:00 pm
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